McLaren MP4-12C Spider vs Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
| Category | Corvette Grand | MP4-12C Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 3.8 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 466 / 460 | 625 / 616 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 600 / 443 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1584 / 3492 | 1513 / 3336 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 294 / 290 | 413 / 407 |
| Average price | €111,000 | €255,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Corvette Grand | MP4-12C Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:31.98 | 1:33.69 |
| Hockenheim GP | 1:54.10 | 1:54.10 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:08.30 | 1:09.20 |
| Mireval | 1:29.58 | 1:30.85 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:19.00 | 1:19.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Corvette Grand | MP4-12C Spider |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.0 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.9 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.5 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.8 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.4 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.5 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph | 7.4 s @ 111.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 116.6 mph | 10.7 s @ 134.2 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Corvette Grand | MP4-12C Spider |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 2.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.0 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.8 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.4 s | 20.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.1 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.2 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.0 s | 11.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.5 s | 2.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.2 s | 6.0 s |
General performance
| Category | Corvette Grand | MP4-12C Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 290 kph (180 mph) | 343 kph (213 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.1 s @ 1280 ft | 10.2 s @ 715 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 75.7 kph (47.0 mph) | 71.7 kph (44.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 16.2 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 17 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 28 m (94 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 114 m (374 ft) | 128 m (421 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Corvette Grand | MP4-12C Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 48 | 100 |
| Overall | 81 | 100 |
Verdict
MP4-12C Spider is the fastest by considerable margin.
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